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Grinch Mini Cheesecake Bites

Festive green mini cheesecake bites topped with red hearts, perfect for holiday parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp green food coloring
Topping
  • 24 red heart sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into liners.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  5. Add green food coloring and mix gently.
  6. Fill cups with batter and bake 15–18 minutes.
  7. Cool, chill for 2 hours, then top with red hearts.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for best color.